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ReviewJournal of polymer science. Part A, Polymer chemistry2017

Recent approaches in designing bioadhesive materials inspired by mussel adhesive protein.

Pegah Kord Forooshani, Bruce P Lee

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Review in Journal of polymer science. Part A, Polymer chemistry, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 145 papers.

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145citing papers in PubMed
29.3field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

145 citing papers in PubMed, 610 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Identification and characterization of a wet adhesive protein extracted fromProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2026
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  17. Mechanochemistry: Fundamental Principles and Applications.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Pegah Kord ForooshaniDepartment of Biomedical Engineering Michigan Technological University Houghton Michigan 49931.
Bruce P LeeDepartment of Biomedical Engineering Michigan Technological University Houghton Michigan 49931.
Michigan Technological University · US

Funding

Biomimetic Tissue Adhesive with Mechanically Tough Hydrogel SupportR15GM104846 · NIGMS · MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY · PI LEE, BRUCE P · 2013 to 2016
$757k
NIGMS NIH HHS R15 GM104846
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Marine mussels secret protein-based adhesives, which enable them to anchor to various surfaces in a saline, intertidal zone. Mussel foot proteins (Mfps) contain a large abundance of a unique, catecholic amino acid, Dopa, in their protein sequences. Catechol offers robust and durable adhesion to various substrate surfaces and contributes to the curing of the adhesive plaques. In this article, we review the unique features and the key functionalities of Mfps, catechol chemistry, and strategies for preparing catechol-functionalized polymers. Specifically, we reviewed recent findings on the contributions of various features of Mfps on interfacial binding, which include coacervate formation, surface drying properties, control of the oxidation state of catechol, among other features. We also summarized recent developments in designing advanced biomimetic materials including coacervate-forming adhesives, mechanically improved nano- and micro-composite adhesive hydrogels, as well as smart and self-healing materials. Finally, we review the applications of catechol-functionalized materials for the use as biomedical adhesives, therapeutic applications, and antifouling coatings. © 2016 The Authors. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem.

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adhesive polymersadhesivesbiomaterialsbiomimetic designbiopolymersDopamussel foot proteinswet adhesion

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PMID27917020
PMCPMC5132118
OpenAlexW2531651920

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